Hyundai formally opened its new Innovation Heart Singapore (HMGICS) this week to increase the model within the EV period. The “good city mobility hub” is run by robots (even robotic canine) and AI, offering new methods to purchase customized Hyundai EVs.

After surpassing Ford and GM in US EV gross sales within the third quarter, Hyundai (together with Kia) plans to maintain the momentum rolling.

Hyundai formally opened its new good EV facility this week as a part of its technique. South Korea’s largest automaker stated the brand new facility will “lead the corporate’s future within the electrification period over the subsequent 50 years.”

The tech hub gives an immersive expertise with versatile car customization, VR manufacturing unit excursions, take a look at rides, and even a “good farm.”

Hyundai stated the brand new facility “gives unprecedented methods for EV patrons to work together with their automobiles and the Hyundai model” with robots and AI. The seven-story, 68,900 m² facility can construct 30,000 EVs per 12 months.

Designed to revolutionize how EVs are delivered, Hyundai’s new facility makes use of 200 robots to hold out round 50% of all duties.

The robots carry out meeting, inspection, and manufacturing. In addition they handle 60% of element processing, ordering, and transport.

Hyundai’s new good facility provides customized EVs shortly

Hyundai’s new facility can construct customized EVs quicker utilizing a cell-based manufacturing system. You may customise the car from residence and apply it to the automotive immediately earlier than placing a deposit down.

Earlier than your first go to, you possibly can ebook a digital actuality (VR) tour of the power. In the meantime, private “gurus” shall be accessible on-site for questions.

For a extra immersive expertise, you possibly can take a look at drive an EV round its 618-meter (675 yards) rooftop Skytrack.

Hyundai has additionally included a “good farm” to extend the area’s meals provide. Since Singapore imports 90% of its meals, the federal government is selling new tech like good farms.

The good farm produces as much as 9 crops on the facility. Hyundai will use them in an upcoming farm-to-table restaurant opening subsequent 12 months.

Hyundai has been constructing the IONIQ 5 on the plant since earlier this 12 months and can add the IONIQ 6 subsequent 12 months. The robot-run facility will take a look at new mobility options like purpose-built automobiles (PBVs).

Electrek’s Take

The information comes after Hyundai broke floor on its large new EV plant in South Korea final week.

Hyundai has been accelerating EV momentum all 12 months. After surpassing Ford and GM in EV gross sales within the US within the third quarter, Hyundai is doubling down.

Together with Kia, Hyundai claimed 7.5% of the market with a mixed 64,000 EVs offered, in line with registration knowledge from Automotive Information. Though Tesla nonetheless leads by a large margin (57.4%), GM (5.9%) and Ford (5.5%) fell behind.

The expansion comes regardless of Hyundai EVs not qualifying for the $7,500 EV tax credit score (solely by leasing).

Hyundai additionally partnered with Amazon final week, enabling its EVs to be offered on the platform for the primary 12 months.

Hyundai’s international president, Jose Munoz, informed Reuters, “I’m nonetheless very bullish” on EVs forward of the LA Auto present. He added, “Primarily based on what I see, I would like extra. If I had extra capability at the moment, I may promote extra vehicles.”

Hyundai started development on its first US EV plant in Georgia final October. A 12 months later, the automaker says 99.9% of the muse work is full. As soon as up and working, the $5.5B mega plant will allow Hyundai EVs to qualify for the tax credit score.